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Author:   Robert Baran (Nail Disease Center, Cannes, France) ,  Howard I. Maibach (University of California, USA.)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   5th edition
Weight:   2.120kg
ISBN:  

9781482257342

ISBN 10:   1482257343
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   22 May 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781032270678
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Skin Science and Parameters: Skin physiology and gender. Climatic influence on cosmetic skin parameters. Transepidermal water loss. Nail penetration. Pharmacology of Cosmetic Products and Ingredients: Sensitive skin: New findings yield new insights. Organic acids with novel functions: Hydroxy, bionic, N-acetylamino acids and N-acylpeptide derivatives. Retinyl propionate and related retinoids. Idebenone (hydroxydecyl ubiquinone). Antioxidants. Topical retinol: an efficacious solution for improvement of main photodamage signs. Applications of non-denatured soy in skin care. Kinetin. Urokinase and plasmin in dry skin and aging. Ceramides and the skin. 4-Hexyl-1,3-phenylenediol, an NF-kB inhibitor, improving clinical signs of aging. Perfumes. Survey of alternative and natural drugs in dermatology. Non-pathological Skin Treatments: Skin care products for normal, dry, and greasy skin. Self-tanning products. Astringents, masks, and ancillary skin care products. Regulatory overview of cosmeceuticals. Photodamage: Prevention. Photodamage and skin cancer: How successful are sunscreens as a means of prevention?. Photodamage: Protection and reversal with topical antioxidants. Actinic keratoses. Safety of UV nail lamps as used in professional nail salons. Specific Locations and Condition: Hair care. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. The periorbital wrinkle. Cosmetology for normal nails. Cosmetics for abnormal and pathological nails. Evaluating hand and body lotions. Anticellulite products and therapies. Therapy of telangiectasia and varicose veins and their complications. Management of hirsutism and hypertrichosis. Pigmentation: Dyschromia. Treatment of keloids. Keratolytic treatment of acne. Hidradenitis suppurativa. Specific Groups: Age-related changes in male skin. Ethnic cosmetics. Ethnic variation in hair. Ethnic differences in skin properties. Changes in female hair with aging: new understanding and measures. The menopause, skin, and cosmetology. Cosmetological Treatments: Mesotherapy. Microneedles and cosmetics. Photodynamic therapy in dermatology. Cosmetic cryosurgery. Botulinum toxins. Soft tissue augmentation. Bioelectricity and its application in cosmetic dermatology. Chemical peelings. Lasers and light sources for vascular and pigmented components of photoaging. Nonablative laser rejuvenation. Cryolipolysis for non-surgical fat reduction. Assessment Techniques: Using the behind-the-knee (BTK) test to evaluate lotion transfer from products to skin. Assessing the efficacy of moisturizers.

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Robert Baran, MD, is a Dermatologist at the Nail Disease Center, Cannes, France. He is also the editor of Pediatric Nail Disorders, Nail Therapies, Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care 2E, The Nail in Differential Diagnosis, and Onychomycosis 2E, amongst many others. Howard I. Maibach, MD, is Professor of Dermatology at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, California, USA. He is also the editor of Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics 3E, Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology 2E, Contact Urticaria Syndrome, Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology 4E, Dermatotoxicology 8E, and Topical Nail Products and Ungual Drug Delivery, amongst many others.

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